Fascial Relationships. At every turn, I was asking these questions over and over: “Is that supposed to be there?” and “Is that stuck to that by accident, or is it normal for them to be like that?” An anatomy flash card describes an “origin” and an “insertion” for every “muscle” in the body. While one can differentiate from the whole a length of ensheathed muscle proteins spanning from the pubic bone
“The conventional wisdom is that herniated discs are responsible for low back pain, and that sacroiliac joints do not move significantly and do not cause
Most therapists head straight for the GH or AC joints when clients report shoulder discomfort. This post reminds us not to forget about the SC joint.
We are delighted to announce the release of the “Essential MAT Assessments” program. I hope you enjoy our newest course addition to the Freedom From
The miracle of motherhood is eloquently expressed when observing how perfectly designed the female body is to conceive, birth, and nurture a child. Following conception,
Summary: Many therapists don not realize the necessity of achieving and maintaining a sense of balance. In this article, Dr. Dalton expounds on techniques to
This extensive systematic review supports the clinical conclusions I’ve written about concerning head forward postures, breathing, and neck pain. See: https://erikdalton.com/blog/upper-cross-controversy/ The impact of the position
The following is an excerpt written by Art Riggs from chapter #1 of Erik Dalton’s book, Dynamic Body: Exploring Form Expanding Function, which features guest
We want to send a big thank you to all the wonderful therapists who came from as far away as the United Arab Emirates to
It’s not unheard of to have clients walk into your office sporting a 12-pound head that has migrated three inches forward off their shoulders. You are aware prior to palpation that their cervical extensors (semispinalis, splenii, longissimus and upper traps) are in a losing battle, attempting to isometrically restrain 42 pounds against the unrelenting force of gravity.
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